Today we stumbled upon some great news from the South Florida Caribbean News Website. Miami just gave reggae royalty their flowers — and not just in words. 71st street in Liberty City is now officially co-named “Bad Boys Bad Boys” Street, a tribute to the legendary Bad Boys Of reggae, Inner Circle, whose anthem “Bad Boys” has echoed worldwide for decades.
For a band that’s been flying the reggae flag since the late ‘60s — long before most of today’s acts even picked up a mic — this is more than just a signpost. It’s recognition. It’s legacy. It’s home.
Originally formed in Jamaica, Inner Circle found new roots in Miami, where they’ve been instrumental not just in music, but in building cultural bridges and supporting youth through charity and community outreach. Now, the city that embraced them is reflecting that love right back — right there on the corner of NW 71st Street and 18th Avenue.
This move is part of a wider initiative by Commissioner Keon Hardemon, who’s breathing musical life into Liberty City’s streets. The idea? Celebrate the neighborhood’s cultural DNA through the music that was born and raised there — from reggae to hip hop, from pioneers to present-day powerhouses. Other streets are getting co-named after Miami-made hits like “It’s Ya Birthday,” “Still Da Baddest,” and “Big Money Baller.”
But this moment with Inner Circle hits different.
For decades, the band has represented not just reggae music, but the deeper message behind it — unity, resistance, and the voice of the people. To see a reggae name — a Jamaican reggae name — cemented into the streets of Miami is a big win. Not just for Inner Circle, but for Caribbean culture, reggae’s global reach, and every young artist trying to find their way.
As Ian Lewis of Inner Circle told SFCN: “the honor is humbling. And really, it’s about time. Too often, we wait until legends are gone to name streets, hang banners, or throw tributes. This time, Miami got it right — while the music still plays.”
Respect is due.
And now, it’s permanently written in the city.
